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Scales Elementary School

6430 MURRAY LN, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

Top 10% School in Tennessee

Ranked 17 of 232 in Tennessee

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About Scales Elementary School

In Brentwood, Tennessee, Scales Elementary School provides a platform of academic excellence with an emphasis on diversified learning. Designated a National Blue Ribbon School, Scales is consistently considered one of the top elementary schools in the state. Students perform exceedingly well, with nearly 80% scoring proficient or higher in math and 75% scoring proficient or higher in reading. The neighborhood surrounding the school certainly reflects its quality, with average home values at approximately $1.45 million, attracting families wanting both quality education and community. Scales Elementary School provides excellent extracurricular activities, counselors, and offers rigorous parental involvement, making Scales Elementary School a model of balanced, high-quality education and one of the best elementary schools in Tennessee.

Scales Elementary School Contact Information

Address

6430 MURRAY LN, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

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Phone

(615) 472-4830

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 80%
Reading 75%
State average proficiency is 80% in Math and 75% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
712
Total Students
$59390
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 17 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Scales Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM – 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 90.1%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic 3.9%
Black 1.2%
Two+ Races 3.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
90.1%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
3.9%
Black
1.2%
Two+ Races
3.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 712
47.2%
336 Female
52.8%
376 Male

Student Population

712 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

380 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Scales Elementary celebrates community ties on Grandparents' Night on November 13 and Picture Makeup Day on November 5, 2025.

FAQ

Q1. Does Scales Elementary School have a bus service?

Ans. Yes, bus service is available for students in the bus zone.

Q2. What type of lunch does Scales Elementary School provide?

Ans. The cafeteria serves nutritious meals as well as a vegetarian and allergy-sensitive option daily.

Q3. Does Scales Elementary School have music or art classes?

Ans. Yes, students learn visual arts and music in the early grades.

Q4. How does Scales Elementary School recognize student accomplishments?

Ans. The school recognizes students for accomplishments with awards, shout-outs, and fun assemblies.

Q5. Does Scales Elementary School have a PTO or parent organization?

Ans. Yes, there is a PTO at Scales Elementary School that is very active in supporting events and enhancing the classroom experience.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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